CaZnSi
ceramic· CaZnSi
CaZnSi is an intermetallic ceramic compound combining calcium, zinc, and silicon—a material class primarily of research interest rather than established commercial production. While not widely deployed in industry, calcium-zinc-silicon ceramics are investigated for potential applications requiring lightweight rigid structures and thermal stability, particularly in contexts where alternative silicates or calcium compounds may be limited by cost, density, or chemical compatibility constraints.
advanced ceramics researchlightweight structural compositesthermal barrier coatingsrefractory applicationsbiomaterial researchexperimental metallurgy
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)3 entries | 54.73 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 54.73 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 54.40 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.8245 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.1923 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3000 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)3 entries | 42.37 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 42.37 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 26.16 | GPa | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 3.457 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -23.87 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.2024 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.3078 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.